The Women's Organisation

CANCELLED - Level Up To The Perfect Interview
2021-04-22 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
This course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment & want help to ace job interviews

This course is part of our wider ‘Level Up, Move On’ scholarship programme for Men and Women aged between open 18-30 living in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment at the minute and would like help to understand how to ace a job interview!
Starts: Thursday 22nd April – 10: 00 am – 16:00 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

How to prepare before your interview
How to use the STAR method during your interview
Understanding positive body language
How to build your confidence and calm your nerves

Eligibility
The course is part of a wider ‘Level Up, Move On’ Scholarship programme and is open to WOMEN & MEN aged between 18-30 living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or who are economically inactive (perhaps a student, homemaker, taking a career break, full-time carer or retired).
This programme is part-funded by European Social Fund so we need to collect to complete an induction /registration form with you and collect 2 pieces of evidence of your eligibility, including:
Something to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of:

your passport
birth certificate
National Insurance Card for example

Something to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment, for example:

a letter from job center / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account
a doctors letter
entitlement to state retirement pension letter
correspondence from an educational establishment if you are a student

One of our team will be in touch to offer some support with this. Once the form is completed and all the evidence received, we will send you the link for joining the sessions.
If you don’t have the above-mentioned pieces of evidence at the moment but believe you are eligible, still register your interest here and our team can discuss this with you further at induction.
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk
Please note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite

CANCELLED Your Next Step: One Hour To Prepare For Your Interview
2021-04-21 10:30 - 11:30
This 1 hour course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment & want help preparing for an interview.

This one-hour course is open to men and women living in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment at the minute and would like help preparing for an interview.
Starts: Wednesday 21st April 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

Did you know that in job interviews employers make their minds up about you in the first seven minutes?
How do you prepare for a job interview?
What are employers really looking for?
We take you through the planning and preparation stages and give you ideas for how to answer unexpected and difficult questions, so you can demonstrate that you are the right person for the job.

Eligibility
The course is run as part of a wider Building Better Opportunities programme and is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or who are economically inactive (perhaps a student , home maker, taking a career break, full time carer or retired).
This programme is part funded by European Social Fund so we need to collect to complete an induction /registration form with you and collect 2 pieces of evidence of your eligibility, including:
Something to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of:

your passport
birth certificate
National Insurance Card for example

Something to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment, for example:

a letter from job centre / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account
a doctors letter
entitlement to state retirement pension letter
correspondence from an educational establishment if you are a student

One of our team will be in touch to offer some support with this. Once the form is completed and all the evidence received, we will send you the link for joining the sessions.
If you don’t have the above mentioned pieces of evidence at the moment but believe you are eligible, still register your interest here and our team can discuss this with you further at induction.
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk
Please note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite

CANCELLED - Change It - Building Better Opportunities
2021-04-20 10:30 - 2021-05-11 12:30
This 4-week programme is open to anyone who is not in paid employment & living in Liverpool City Region who is looking to change their life.

**Please note this is a funded programme, so ensure you meet the eligibility criteria detailed below before booking**
This 4-week free programme is open to anyone who is currently not in paid employment and living in The Liverpool City Region, looking to change their life (see below for full eligibility criteria).
Starts: Tuesday 20th April and runs each following 4 Tuesday’s 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom.
What is Change It Building Better Opportunities?
Week by week this programme will help you to build a toolkit of strategies that you can use to make the changes you want.
Programme outline:
Week 1: Tuesday 20th April – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Starting with developing a positive mindset

How our thoughts can impact our feelings and behavior
Why do we have negative thoughts? Where do they come from?
Challenging negative thinking
Practical strategies: affirmations, gratitude, positive self-talk, mindfulness

Week 2: Tuesday 27th April- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Looking at these behaviors, what is assertiveness, passive, passive-aggressiveness.

How assertive are you? What stops us from being assertive?
Practical strategies to start building our assertiveness
Learn how to ask for help, saying no, and accepting compliments.

Week 3: Tuesday 4th May- 10:30 am – 12: 30 pm
Money and mental health.

What is our money mindset is?
How our mindsets to money impact our financial resilience.
How to build a budget and trim our spending.
How saving can help us be financially resilient.
Looking at online shopping and how it can help us to save money
Using websites such as money advice service/benefits calculator
Staying safe when shopping online, recognizing scams and dodgy websites.

Week 4: Tuesday 11th May – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
What goals do we have and how can we identify and set goals?

Looking at our strengths and skills
Identifying areas to improve, what opportunities are there for us
Practical strategies to start building our assertiveness
What threats can we identify that may prevent us from moving forward?
Understanding how to overcome barriers

Each of these sessions is interactive and offering real practical advice including short videos to watch, quizzes, discussions, and takeaway tools.
Eligibility
The course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or economically inactive (perhaps a student, homemaker, taking a career break or retired).
*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.*
For more information about eligibility or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk
Please note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite
This project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund

One Hour To Sort Out Your Stress
2021-04-20 09:00 - 10:00
Feeling overwhelmed is a natural response. Learn how to manage stress and move forward.

This one hour course is to women and men in the Liverpool City Region who want to learn stress management techniques.
Starts: Tuesday 20th April, 9am -10am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

The signs, symptoms, and causes of stress
What stops us from caring for ourselves?
Lifestyle changes
The ability to categorise reasons for stress
How to develop coping strategies

**Please read**
Eligibility
The course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or economically inactive (perhaps a student, homemaker, taking a career break or retired).
*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.*
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk
This project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success - Business Planning Course
2021-04-19 10:30 - 2021-04-20 12:30
** In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have now redesigned our services to operate on a virtual basis**

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success – Business Planning Course – Online
This 2-part course is the starting point for thinking about a business plan in a friendly environment, with like-minded women. The thought of setting up a business can be really frightening, whether it is worrying about tax and finances or the daunting task of writing a business plan.
This course will focus on…
– Market Research – The essential starting point for any business
– Marketing – How to get the word out there about your business
– Finance – Building on skills that you already have and giving you tools and resources to keep your finances properly
**Zoom links will be sent out the working day before the session. If you haven’t received the link, please check your junk mail/spam. If you still haven’t received it, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online in 2 parts, on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th April, 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Presenting Online (Zoom) - Level 3
2021-04-16 10:00 - 2021-04-30 12:00
This three week accredited training programme will tell you everything you need to know about delivering events via Zoom!

Do you want to be a whizz on Zoom?
Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 3 qualification!
About this training
These sessions will tell you everything you need to know from setting up and promoting online events, to expert delivery tips through to designing evaluations.
You will be able to keep participants engaged, share a screen with ease, manage a breakout-room, adapt your resources to writeable pdfs. You name it… this course has it!
This course will demonstrate the different techniques and activities and give you the chance to practise them yourself.
In the final session, you will have the opportunity to do a short presentation that will showcase your new skills and boost your confidence.
The training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions, Friday 16th, 23rd & 30th April, 10.00am – 12:00pm.
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) but please contact our team to check full eligibility criteria.
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Change It: Building Better Opportunities
2021-04-15 10:30 - 2021-05-06 12:30
This 4-week programme is open to anyone who is not in paid employment & living in Liverpool City Region who is looking to change their life.

**Please note this is a funded programme, so ensure you meet the eligibility criteria detailed below before booking**
This 4-week free programme is open to anyone who is currently not in paid employment and living in The Liverpool City Region, looking to change their life (see below for full eligibility criteria).
Starts: Thursday 15th April and runs each following 4 Thursday’s 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom.
What is Change It Building Better Opportunities?
Week by week this programme will help you to build a toolkit of strategies that you can use to make the changes you want.
Programme outline:
Week 1: Thursday 15th April – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Starting with developing a positive mindset

How our thoughts can impact our feelings and behavior
Why do we have negative thoughts? Where do they come from?
Challenging negative thinking
Practical strategies: affirmations, gratitude, positive self-talk, mindfulness

Week 2: Thursday 22nd April- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Looking at these behaviors, what is assertiveness, passive, passive-aggressiveness.

How assertive are you? What stops us from being assertive?
Practical strategies to start building our assertiveness
Learn how to ask for help, saying no, and accepting compliments.

Week 3: Thursday 29th April – 10:30 am – 12: 30 pm
Money and mental health.

What is our money mindset is?
How our mindsets to money impact our financial resilience.
How to build a budget and trim our spending.
How saving can help us be financially resilient.
Looking at online shopping and how it can help us to save money
Using websites such as money advice service/benefits calculator
Staying safe when shopping online, recognizing scams and dodgy websites.

Week 4: Thursday 6th May – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
What goals do we have and how can we identify and set goals?

Looking at our strengths and skills
Identifying areas to improve, what opportunities are there for us
Practical strategies to start building our assertiveness
What threats can we identify that may prevent us from moving forward?
Understanding how to overcome barriers

Each of these sessions is interactive and offering real practical advice including short videos to watch, quizzes, discussions, and takeaway tools.
Eligibility
The course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are economically inactive (perhaps a student, homemaker, taking a career break or retired) or not in paid employment.
This programme is funded by European Social Fund so one of our team members will be in touch to complete an induction /registration form with you and collect 2 pieces of evidence of your eligibility, including:
Something to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of:

your passport
birth certificate
National Insurance Card for example

Something to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment, for example:

a letter from job centre / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account
a doctors letter
entitlement to state retirement pension letter
correspondence from an educational establishment if you are a student

Once the form is completed and all the evidence received, we will send you the link for joining the sessions.
If you don’t have the above-mentioned pieces of evidence at the moment but believe you are eligible, still register your interest here and our team can discuss this with you further at induction.
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk
Please note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite

Enterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy
2021-04-15 10:30 - 2021-04-16 12:00
An introduction to social media and how to use it for your business!

Please book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme, please contact us .
Enterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy
Learn about the different social media tools that are available for your business. Blogging, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn – Which platform is best for your business?
About the event
This informative 2-part online course will guide you through the different platforms, explore time saving techniques and look at a social media marketing strategy to market your business in a cost effective and efficient way.
This course will help you to firmly establish your brand online and by the end of the day you will have been shown tools to create an online presence at no cost.
**Zoom links will be sent out the working day before the session. If you haven’t received the link, please check your junk mail/spam. If you still haven’t received it, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online in 2 parts, on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th April, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Launchpad: Starting a Business During a Pandemic (Start-up Conference)
2021-04-14 11:00 - 12:30
This Launchpad event will help you to understand the practicalities of starting your own business

Are you thinking of starting a business but wondering if it is possible in the current climate?
Are you looking for ways to build a new income for yourself and exploring self-employment as an option?
Do you have business ideas you’ve never yet looked into but think now could be the time to explore?

This Launchpad event will help you to understand the practicalities of getting started as well as connecting you with entrepreneurs who have been there, done it and even re-adapted in the face of Covid 19.
Led by The Women’s Organisation in partnership with BIPC Liverpool this event is part of our Enterprise Hub programme, part funded by European Regional Development Fund and offering FREE advice and guidance to those living in the Liverpool City Region thinking of starting a business.
The event will take place on zoom. Please register via Eventbrite and a zoom link and password will be sent to you before the event by email.
Enterprise Hub support is available to individuals looking to start a business within the Liverpool City Region, or businesses under 42 months looking to grow in the Liverpool City Region.
Meet our panelists!
Rachel Gilbertson – Founder of Roxiie’s Treasures

Rachel Gilbertson is the owner of Roxiie’s Treasures, which she started at the age of 19 back in 2013 with the help of The Women’s Organisation.
She’s gone through having rented spaces to a shop of her own, and selling at craft fairs and events and in other businesses selling handmade Crosby Beach and Liverpool themed cushions and gifts. She is also involved with Small Business Saturday UK.

Christina McDermott – Founder of Cattington

Christina has over a decade’s experience of working in social media with some of the world’s best known brands. She established Cattington in 2017.

Her work has seen her create social media strategy, community management campaigns and branded content for Unilever’s portfolio of global food brands; including Knorr, Stork margarine, Flora, Wall’s ice cream and Magnum. She has also worked on branded content and content strategy for Marks and Spencer, RADA and Jaguar USA among others and provided community management and influencer outreach services to Pottermore, General Mills, Reckitt Benckiser and Danone.

Your Next Step: One Hour To Ace Your Application
2021-04-14 10:30 - 11:30
This 1 hour course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment & want help to ace job applications

This one-hour course is open to men and women living in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment at the minute and would like help understanding how to complete job applications effectively in order to secure an interview.
Starts: Wednesday 14th April 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

How do I approach job applications?
What do I include on an application form? What language do I use?
How do I make my application stand out from the rest?
Understanding employers will score your application by comparing your form to the person spec and learning how to tailor yours to the role
How to create a strong personal statement

Eligibility
The course is run as part of a wider Building Better Opportunities programme and is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or who are economically inactive (perhaps a student , home maker, taking a career break, full time carer or retired).
This programme is part funded by European Social Fund so we need to collect to complete an induction /registration form with you and collect 2 pieces of evidence of your eligibility, including:
Something to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of:

your passport
birth certificate
National Insurance Card for example

Something to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment, for example:

a letter from job centre / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account
a doctors letter
entitlement to state retirement pension letter
correspondence from an educational establishment if you are a student

One of our team will be in touch to offer some support with this. Once the form is completed and all the evidence received, we will send you the link for joining the sessions.
If you don’t have the above mentioned pieces of evidence at the moment but believe you are eligible, still register your interest here and our team can discuss this with you further at induction.
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk
Please note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite

Stepping into Management - Level 2
2021-04-13 10:00 - 2021-04-27 12:00
This three week accredited training programme will help you in taking your first steps into a management role.

Are you taking your first steps into a management role?
Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 2 qualification!
About this training
Perhaps you are mentoring new staff, supervising volunteers or just about to line-manage a team?
This course runs over three sessions helping you identify your skills and strengths and looking at the common do’s and don’ts of leadership and management.

What kind of a leader are you?
How can you motivate your team?
How do you deal with challenges?
Develop confidence in yourself and become more assertive.
No more imposter syndrome – you can be a good manager after taking this course!

The training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions, Tuesday 13th, 20th & 27th April, 10.00am – 12:00pm.
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton).
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Level Up To The Perfect Interview
2021-04-13 10:00 - 16:00
This course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment & want help to ace job interviews

This course is part of our wider ‘Level Up, Move On’ scholarship programme for Men and Women aged between open 18-30 living in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment at the minute and would like help to understand how to ace a job interview!
Starts: Tuesday 13th April 10: 00 am – 16:00 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

How to prepare before your interview
How to use the STAR method during your interview
Understanding positive body language
How to build your confidence and calm your nerves

Eligibility
The course is part of a wider ‘Level Up, Move On’ Scholarship programme and is open to WOMEN & MEN aged between 18-30 living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or who are economically inactive (perhaps a student, homemaker, taking a career break, full-time carer or retired).
This programme is part-funded by European Social Fund so we need to collect to complete an induction /registration form with you and collect 2 pieces of evidence of your eligibility, including:
Something to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of:

your passport
birth certificate
National Insurance Card for example

Something to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment, for example:

a letter from job center / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account
a doctors letter
entitlement to state retirement pension letter
correspondence from an educational establishment if you are a student

One of our team will be in touch to offer some support with this. Once the form is completed and all the evidence received, we will send you the link for joining the sessions.
If you don’t have the above-mentioned pieces of evidence at the moment but believe you are eligible, still register your interest here and our team can discuss this with you further at induction.
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk
Please note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite

One Hour To Activate Your Assertiveness
2021-04-13 09:00 - 10:00
This one hour course will give you the tools and strategies you need to become more assertive!

This one hour course is to women and men in the Liverpool City Region who want to learn how to become more assertive.
Starts: Tuesday 13th April, 9am -10am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

Why are some people better at being assertive?
Find out the secrets of assertive people and their key techniques.

**Please read**
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk

Presenting Online (Zoom) - Level 3
2021-04-12 10:00 - 2021-04-26 12:00
This three week accredited training programme will tell you everything you need to know about delivering events via Zoom!

Do you want to be a whizz on Zoom?
Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 3 qualification!
About this training
These sessions will tell you everything you need to know from setting up and promoting online events, to expert delivery tips through to designing evaluations.
You will be able to keep participants engaged, share a screen with ease, manage a breakout-room, adapt your resources to writeable pdfs. You name it… this course has it!
This course will demonstrate the different techniques and activities and give you the chance to practise them yourself.
In the final session, you will have the opportunity to do a short presentation that will showcase your new skills and boost your confidence.
The training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions, Monday 12th, 19th & 26th April, 10.00am – 12:00pm.
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) but please contact our team to check full eligibility criteria.
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Stepping into Management - Level 2
2021-04-09 10:00 - 2021-04-23 12:00
This three week accredited training programme will help you in taking your first steps into a management role.

Are you taking your first steps into a management role?
Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 2 qualification!
About this training
Perhaps you are mentoring new staff, supervising volunteers or just about to line-manage a team?
This course runs over three sessions helping you identify your skills and strengths and looking at the common do’s and don’ts of leadership and management.

What kind of a leader are you?
How can you motivate your team?
How do you deal with challenges?
Develop confidence in yourself and become more assertive.
No more imposter syndrome – you can be a good manager after taking this course!

The training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions, Friday 9th, 16th & 23rd April, 10.00am – 12:00pm.
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton).
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success - Business Planning Course
2021-04-08 10:30 - 2021-04-09 12:30
** In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have now redesigned our services to operate on a virtual basis**

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success – Business Planning Course – Online
This 2-part course is the starting point for thinking about a business plan in a friendly environment, with like-minded women. The thought of setting up a business can be really frightening, whether it is worrying about tax and finances or the daunting task of writing a business plan.
This course will focus on…
– Market Research – The essential starting point for any business
– Marketing – How to get the word out there about your business
– Finance – Building on skills that you already have and giving you tools and resources to keep your finances properly
**Zoom links will be sent out the working day before the session. If you haven’t received the link, please check your junk mail/spam. If you still haven’t received it, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online in 2 parts, on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th April 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Digital Marketing - Level 3
2021-04-08 10:00 - 2021-04-22 12:00
This three week accredited training programme will equip you with everything you need to run a successful digital marketing campaign.

Looking to get to grips with digital marketing and learn how to put together a successful campaign?
Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 3 qualification!
About this training
We will get you to focus on a clear aim, identify your target audience and then select the best social media platforms to reach them.

What content should you use to attract the most attention?
Who can help you promote your campaign?
How can you measure your success?

This course will help with your plans to raise awareness, promote a service or raise funds.
The training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions, Thursday 8th, 15th & 22nd April, 10.00am – 12:00pm.
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton), but please contact our team to check full eligibility requirements.
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Level Up To The Perfect Interview
2021-04-08 10:00 - 16:00
This course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment & want help to ace job interviews

This course is part of our wider ‘Level Up, Move On’ scholarship programme for Men and Women aged between open 18-30 living in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment at the minute and would like help to understand how to ace a job interview!
Starts: Thursday 8th April 10: 00 am – 16:00 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

How to prepare before your interview
How to use the STAR method during your interview
Understanding positive body language
How to build your confidence and calm your nerves

Eligibility
The course is part of a wider ‘Level Up, Move On’ Scholarship programme and is open to WOMEN & MEN aged between 18-30 living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or who are economically inactive (perhaps a student, homemaker, taking a career break, full-time carer or retired).
This programme is part-funded by European Social Fund so we need to collect to complete an induction /registration form with you and collect 2 pieces of evidence of your eligibility, including:
Something to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of:

your passport
birth certificate
National Insurance Card for example

Something to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment, for example:

a letter from job center / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account
a doctors letter
entitlement to state retirement pension letter
correspondence from an educational establishment if you are a student

One of our team will be in touch to offer some support with this. Once the form is completed and all the evidence received, we will send you the link for joining the sessions.
If you don’t have the above-mentioned pieces of evidence at the moment but believe you are eligible, still register your interest here and our team can discuss this with you further at induction.
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk
Please note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite

Your Next Step: One Hour To Complete Your CV
2021-04-07 10:30 - 11:30
This 1 hour course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment and want help creating a winning CV.

This one-hour course is open to men and women living in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment at the minute and would like help preparing a CV that will give them the best chance of securing an interview.
Starts: Wednesday 7th April 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

What is a CV, and what style of CV will work best for me?
What do I include on a CV? What language do I use?
How do I make my CV stand out from the rest?
Understanding employers will score your application by comparing your CV to the person spec and learning how to tailor yours to the role
How to create a strong cover letter

Eligibility
The course is run as part of a wider Building Better Opportunities programme and is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or who are economically inactive (perhaps a student , home maker, taking a career break, full time carer or retired).
This programme is part funded by European Social Fund so we need to collect to complete an induction /registration form with you and collect 2 pieces of evidence of your eligibility, including:
Something to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of:

your passport
birth certificate
National Insurance Card for example

Something to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment, for example:

a letter from job centre / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account
a doctors letter
entitlement to state retirement pension letter
correspondence from an educational establishment if you are a student

One of our team will be in touch to offer some support with this. Once the form is completed and all the evidence received, we will send you the link for joining the sessions.
If you don’t have the above mentioned pieces of evidence at the moment but believe you are eligible, still register your interest here and our team can discuss this with you further at induction.
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk
Please note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite

Resilience - Level 2
2021-04-07 10:00 - 2021-04-21 12:00
This three week accredited training programme will explore resilience and outline practical strategies we can put in place.

Do you need a resilience boost and some practical strategies to strengthen those inner reserves during these challenging times?
Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 2 qualification!
About this training
This course is packed full of useful information and gives you the opportunity to reflect on how you are coping and points you in the right direction to move forward and bounce back.

Where does resilience come from?
Why is it important to have a positive outlook?
How do you keep things in perspective?

The training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions, Wednesday 7th, 14th & 21st April, 10.00am – 12:00pm.
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton).
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Evidence includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Level Up To The Perfect Interview
2021-04-06 10:00 - 16:00
This course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment & want help to ace job interviews

This course is part of our wider ‘Level Up, Move On’ scholarship programme for Men and Women aged between open 18-30 living in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment at the minute and would like help to understand how to ace a job interview!
Starts: Tuesday 6th April 10: 00 am – 16:00 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

How to prepare before your interview
How to use the STAR method during your interview
Understanding positive body language
How to build your confidence and calm your nerves

Eligibility
The course is part of a wider ‘Level Up, Move On’ Scholarship programme and is open to WOMEN & MEN aged between 18-30 living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or who are economically inactive (perhaps a student, homemaker, taking a career break, full-time carer or retired).
This programme is part-funded by European Social Fund so we need to collect to complete an induction /registration form with you and collect 2 pieces of evidence of your eligibility, including:
Something to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of:

your passport
birth certificate
National Insurance Card for example

Something to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment, for example:

a letter from job center / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account
a doctors letter
entitlement to state retirement pension letter
correspondence from an educational establishment if you are a student

One of our team will be in touch to offer some support with this. Once the form is completed and all the evidence received, we will send you the link for joining the sessions.
If you don’t have the above-mentioned pieces of evidence at the moment but believe you are eligible, still register your interest here and our team can discuss this with you further at induction.
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk
Please note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite

Introduction to Microsoft Teams
2021-04-06 10:00 - 12:00
A useful single session to walk you through Teams, particularly while we’re working from home.

Need some practical tips on how to navigate Microsoft Teams?
Introducing this new training session, funded through the European Social Fund!
About this training
This session will walks you through Teams with lots of useful tips and the opportunity to practise some of its most popular features.
Learn how to:

Set up a team,
Make a rota
Plan and allocate tasks
Share documents
Run a meeting & more!

The training will take place online via Zoom on Tuesday 6th April, 10.00am – 12:00pm.
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) but please contact our team for full eligibility requirements.
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Suicide Awareness
2021-04-01 10:00 - 12:00
A single session to look at the issues surrounding suicide and tools to help you support friends, clients and colleagues.

It isn’t a conversation anyone wants , but it could be one of the most important conversation you ever have.
Introducing this new training session focusing on suicide awareness, funded through the European Social Fund.
About this training
This session will look at the issues surrounding suicide, with a focus on local data and local support.
After this session, you will:

Know how to support a colleague, client or friend
Feel confident to talk about suicide and address any myths and stigmas
Know how to ask the right questions and address emergency procedures and signposting

This course will help you look after yourself and look out for others.
The training will take place online via Zoom on Thursday 1st April, 10.00am – 12:00pm.
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) but please contact our team to check full eligibility.
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Launchpad: Starting a Business During a Pandemic (Start-up Conference)
2021-03-30 11:00 - 12:30
This Launchpad event will help you to understand the practicalities of starting your own business

Are you thinking of starting a business but wondering if it is possible in the current climate?
Are you looking for ways to build a new income for yourself and exploring self-employment as an option?
Do you have business ideas you’ve never yet looked into but think now could be the time to explore?

This Launchpad event will help you to understand the practicalities of getting started as well as connecting you with entrepreneurs who have been there, done it and even re-adapted in the face of Covid 19.
Led by The Women’s Organisation in partnership with BIPC Liverpool this event is part of our Enterprise Hub programme, part funded by European Regional Development Fund and offering FREE advice and guidance to those living in the Liverpool City Region thinking of starting a business.
The event will take place on zoom. Please register via Eventbrite and a zoom link and password will be sent to you before the event by email.
Enterprise Hub support is available to individuals looking to start a business within the Liverpool City Region, or businesses under 42 months looking to grow in the Liverpool City Region.
Meet our panelists!
Natalie Shilton – Founder of The Nakery

Natalie is the owner and founder of The Nakery, a raw, vegan bakery in the heart of Liverpool, famous for her beautiful, bright, delicious creations! Throughout the pandemic, Natalie has managed to keep trading, adapting her business to operate in a COVID-safe way.
Since founding The Nakery, Natalie has branched out into skincare, has started a podcast, and has built her own personal brand.

Jennifer Bailey – Founder of Calla Shoes

Jennifer is the founder of Calla Shoes, a brand of stylish footwear specially designed for women who have bunions or problem feet.

When Jennifer was in her early 30s she suddenly realised that finding fashionable shoes to wear for special occasions, work or nights out with the girls was becoming increasingly difficult because she suffered from a foot condition called bunions.

She had her lightbulb moment when she was searching online for her wedding shoes and was disappointed that there was nothing out there for her. She vowed to start a business one day making pretty shoes for women just like her.

Fast forward to 5 years later when she was in a redundancy situation while pregnant with her second daughter, Jennifer decided that was the right time to pursue this idea.

In 2016 she launched on callashoes.co.uk with a small collection of shoes and now in 2021, Calla has sold shoes to women in over 50 countries around the world and continues to grow each year.

Level Up To The Perfect Interview
2021-03-29 10:00 - 16:00
This course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment & want help to ace job interviews

This course is part of our wider ‘Level Up, Move On’ scholarship programme for Men and Women aged between open 18-30 living in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment at the minute and would like help to understand how to ace a job interview!
Starts: Monday 29th March 10: 00 am – 16:00 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

How to prepare before your interview
How to use the STAR method during your interview
Understanding positive body language
How to build your confidence and calm your nerves

Eligibility
The course is part of a wider ‘Level Up, Move On’ Scholarship programme and is open to WOMEN & MEN aged between 18-30 living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or who are economically inactive (perhaps a student, homemaker, taking a career break, full-time carer or retired).
This programme is part-funded by European Social Fund so we need to collect to complete an induction /registration form with you and collect 2 pieces of evidence of your eligibility, including:
Something to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of:

your passport
birth certificate
National Insurance Card for example

Something to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment, for example:

a letter from job center / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account
a doctors letter
entitlement to state retirement pension letter
correspondence from an educational establishment if you are a student

One of our team will be in touch to offer some support with this. Once the form is completed and all the evidence received, we will send you the link for joining the sessions.
If you don’t have the above-mentioned pieces of evidence at the moment but believe you are eligible, still register your interest here and our team can discuss this with you further at induction.
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk
Please note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite

Rapid Recovery: Business Resilience Clinic
2021-03-25 11:00 - 12:00
LIVE Q&A with a panel of business experts offering advice and tips to help you move your business through recovery and beyond

LIVE Business Resilience Q&A supporting Liverpool City Region businesses to recover from the economic impact of Covid-19 and grow through recovery and beyond.
Whatever your business query, our panel of experts can support you with instant advice, knowledge and tips.
Here are just some of the areas they can help you tackle:

Marketing & getting your business found online
Health & safety
Returning to premises
Accessing grants, funding and commercial finance
Starting / growing a business
Understanding what support is available.

This a monthly event taking place on the last Thursday of every month – so don’t worry if you can’t make this date! Some of our panelists will return for regular slots, but new expert voices will be bringing a new voice to the discussion each month.

MEET THIS MONTH’S PANEL:
Cllr Gary Millar
Deputy Mayor of Liverpool and Mayoral Lead for Business & International Relations

Since 2015 Gary has been Liverpool’s official “Entrepreneur-in-Residence”, personally growing a team of volunteer specialist mentors to guide over 2000 pre-start and start-up businesses through his Business Clinic. It is recognized as one of the UK’s most successful volunteer led business guidance projects and has been replicated by others seeking to improve how to engage with their clients and the difficult to reach.

Ali McGrath
Business Growth Enabler at The Women’s Organisation

Ali has been an Enterprise Enabler working with The Women’s Organisation for over 12 years to support women in Merseyside and Greater Manchester to start and grow their enterprises.
More TBC!
& hosted by, Jacqueline Daley, Business Advisor at The Women’s Organisation
You can submit your questions ahead of time to hello@thewo.org.uk, or by using the Live Chat feature on Zoom.
To support business-owners during the coronavirus pandemic, The Women’s Organisation has launched #RapidResponse – a series of webinars supporting you to survive, capitalise on opportunities and maintain momentum.
Hear from industry leaders and thought experts over the coming weeks covering a range of topics, including accessing finance, promotion and marketing, innovation, and well-being.

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success - Business Planning Course
2021-03-25 10:30 - 2021-03-26 12:30
** In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have now redesigned our services to operate on a virtual basis**

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success – Business Planning Course – Online
This 2-part course is the starting point for thinking about a business plan in a friendly environment, with like-minded women. The thought of setting up a business can be really frightening, whether it is worrying about tax and finances or the daunting task of writing a business plan.
This course will focus on…
– Market Research – The essential starting point for any business
– Marketing – How to get the word out there about your business
– Finance – Building on skills that you already have and giving you tools and resources to keep your finances properly
**Zoom links will be sent out the working day before the session. If you haven’t received the link, please check your junk mail/spam. If you still haven’t received it, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online in 2 parts, on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th March 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Enterprise Hub Presents: Understanding Tax & NI
2021-03-24 10:30 - 12:00
An introduction to tax and NI, and how to plan for Self-Assessment

Please book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme, please contact us .
Enterprise Hub Presents: Understanding Tax and National Insurance
Keep your business safe and learn to understand your National Insurance and Tax requirements.
The Women’s Organisation will guide you through how to register as a Sole Trader, how to pay HMRC, your legal requirements and the support tools available. Learn the basics of Tax and National Insurance and ensure your business is being run smoothly.
Having attended this session you will be able to calculate your Tax and NI payments and plan key dates for Self-Assessment.

**Zoom links will be sent out the working day before the session. If you haven’t received the link, please check your junk mail/spam. If you still haven’t received it, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online , on Wednesday 24th March, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Resilience - Level 2
2021-03-24 10:00 - 2021-04-01 12:00
This three week accredited training programme will explore resilience and outline practical strategies we can put in place.

Do you need a resilience boost and some practical strategies to strengthen those inner reserves during these challenging times?
Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 2 qualification!
About this training
This course is packed full of useful information and gives you the opportunity to reflect on how you are coping and points you in the right direction to move forward and bounce back.

Where does resilience come from?
Why is it important to have a positive outlook?
How do you keep things in perspective?

The training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions, Wednesday 24th March, Thursday 25th March, & Thursday 1st April, 10.00am – 12:00pm.
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton), but please contact our team for full eligibility requirements.
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

One Step Closer... to the Perfect Interview
2021-03-24 10:00 - 16:00
This course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment & want help to ace job interviews

This course is open to men and women living in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment at the minute and would like help to understand how to ace a job interview!
Starts: Thursday 18th March 10: 00 am – 16:00 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

How to prepare before your interview
How to use the STAR method during your interview
Understanding positive body language
How to build your confidence and calm your nerves

Eligibility
The course is run as part of a wider Building Better Opportunities programme and is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or who are economically inactive (perhaps a student , home maker, taking a career break, full time carer or retired).
This programme is part funded by European Social Fund so we need to collect to complete an induction /registration form with you and collect 2 pieces of evidence of your eligibility, including:
Something to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of:

your passport
birth certificate
National Insurance Card for example

Something to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment, for example:

a letter from job centre / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account
a doctors letter
entitlement to state retirement pension letter
correspondence from an educational establishment if you are a student

One of our team will be in touch to offer some support with this. Once the form is completed and all the evidence received, we will send you the link for joining the sessions.
If you don’t have the above mentioned pieces of evidence at the moment but believe you are eligible, still register your interest here and our team can discuss this with you further at induction.
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk
Please note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite
